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Erika W. Smith

Erika W. Smith (she/her) is a freelance writer and editor specializing in astrology and sex and relationships. She was the senior astrology editor at Cosmopolitan from 2020–2024 and has also held staff positions at Refinery29 and Bust magazine. Her book Astrosex: How to Have the Best Sex According to Your Star Sign was published in 2021.

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Everything You Need to Know About Taurus and Sagittarius Compatibility

These two are ruled by the luckiest planets in the sky.

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All About Sagittarius and Pisces Compatibility

Both signs are ruled by Jupiter, the planet of all things extra!

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Your Full Guide to Aries and Cancer Compatibility

There's some tension here.

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Your Complete Guide to Capricorn and Scorpio Compatibility

These two know how to fight for what they want!

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A Complete Guide to Moon Sign Compatibility

It's time to look beyond your Sun sign and see where else you and your partner (or crush or situationship) might align.

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Everything to Know About Sagittarius and Aquarius Compatibility

These are two of the most wildly independent zodiac signs.

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Everything You Need to Know About Dating a Cancer Woman

Tip: Invest in a cute picnic basket now.

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This Is What the Angel Number 2121 Really Means

You’ve been seeing all those $21.21 receipts for an actual reason.

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Your Full Guide to Aries and Pisces Compatibility

They're the first and the last sign of the zodiac.

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Your Complete Guide to Libra and Scorpio Compatibility

Does being side by side in the zodiac make them more likely to be a match?

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Your Full Guide to Angel Number 222

Love and harmony are a big part of this number.

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How Lunar Witches Are Celebrating the Artemis II Moon Mission

Everyone has felt the impact of this latest jaunt through the cosmos, but for some witches, this has hit entirely different.

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